{"id":43625,"date":"2019-03-19T09:30:56","date_gmt":"2019-03-19T09:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elevatephotography.com\/blog\/?p=43625"},"modified":"2022-10-11T20:48:29","modified_gmt":"2022-10-11T20:48:29","slug":"youre-engaged-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elevatephotography.com\/blog\/youre-engaged-now\/","title":{"rendered":"So You\u2019re Engaged, Now What?"},"content":{"rendered":"

So you\u2019re engaged and you get to spend the rest of your life with your best friend, now what?<\/p>\n

Before you dive into the black hole of Pinterest, binge watch \u201cSay Yes to the Dress\u201d or explore every category on The Knot, we want to offer some simple suggestion for wedding planning.<\/p>\n

1. Rank each element of your wedding in order of importance<\/b><\/p>\n

Plan a specific time, free from distractions, to talk with your fiance about what matters most to you on your big day. \u00a0Pick a top five and focus your time and budget on those.\u00a0 <\/span>By doing this, you\u2019ll save yourself some serious stress and be able to enjoy the process. \u00a0You can also farm out some of the tasks that aren\u2019t on your top 5 to professionals or friends and family members.\u00a0 <\/span>Obviously, we think photography should be at the top of your list. \u00a0\ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

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2. \u00a0Ask trusted friends who have recently gotten married for their advice<\/b><\/p>\n

Your recently married friends are experts when it comes to wedding planning so why not take advantage of their knowledge? \u00a0Whether you set up a group text or a dinner, you\u2019ll need your besties\u2019 support throughout wedding planning.\u00a0 <\/span>We recommend you ask them questions like: \u00a0What was your favorite part of your wedding day?\u00a0 <\/span>What was your biggest regret?\u00a0 <\/span>Who was your favorite wedding vendor and why?\u00a0 <\/span>Did you go over budget?<\/p>\n

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3. Do your research when it comes to photography<\/b><\/p>\n

We are obviously biased, but, at the end of your wedding, all that remains are the photos documenting the best day of your life! \u00a0Photos capture moments that can\u2019t be recreated, like the first moment you laid eyes on each other or a special dance with grandma. When you are researching photographers, we recommend that you get to view a minimum of two full weddings. \u00a0Portfolios with images pulled from separate weddings can be deceiving.\u00a0 <\/span>Also, ask about additional fees and backup plans.\u00a0 <\/span>For a full list of questions to ask potential wedding photographers, visit our blog,\u00a0 <\/span>Top 10 Questions to Ask When you Are Hiring a Wedding Photographer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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4. Incorporate fun details into your wedding<\/b><\/p>\n

We love it when couples come up with unique ways to personalize their wedding. \u00a0Whether you have a family member officiate the ceremony, use your dog as a ring bearer or create custom cookies, your guests will appreciate the chance to learn more about your unique love story. \u00a0For inspiration, check out 75 Ways to Make Your Wedding Unique<\/span><\/a> from Bride\u2019s Magazine.<\/p>\n

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5. Hire a Videographer<\/b><\/p>\n

According to a recent article on The Knot<\/a>, not hiring a videographer is the biggest regret that recently married couples had. \u00a0You assume that you will remember the words you spoke to one another during the ceremony or the laughter of friends during toasts, but the day is such a whirlwind that those memories fade quickly. \u00a0And it never hurts to have more documentation of you looking your best.\u00a0 If you are interested, you can visit Elevate in Motion<\/a> to see our portfolio.<\/p>\n

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At Elevate Photography, we\u2019ve been capturing amazing and fun Colorado couples since 2002.\u00a0 We pride ourselves on being fun and easy to work with while capturing your wedding day.\u00a0 Learn more or schedule your appointment at elevatephotography.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Rank each element of your wedding in order of importance Plan a specific time, free from distractions, to talk with your fiance about what matters most to you on your big day. \u00a0Pick a top five and focus your time and budget on those.\u00a0 By doing this, you\u2019ll save yourself some serious stress and be able to enjoy the process. \u00a0You can also farm out some of the tasks that aren\u2019t on your top 5 to professionals or friends and family members.\u00a0 Obviously, we think photography should be at the top of your list. \u00a0\ud83d\ude42 2. \u00a0Ask trusted friends who have recently gotten married for their advice Your recently married friends are experts when it comes to wedding planning so why not take advantage of their knowledge? \u00a0Whether you set up a group text or a dinner, you\u2019ll need your besties\u2019 support throughout wedding planning.\u00a0 We recommend …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":50715,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4125,2],"tags":[3334,3207,538,15,3335],"class_list":["post-43625","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-inspiration","category-wedding","tag-colorado-wedding-videographer","tag-denver-wedding-photogapher","tag-engaged","tag-wedding-photography","tag-wedding-tips"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nSo You\u2019re Engaged, Now What? - Denver Wedding Photographers - Elevate Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/elevatephotography.com\/blog\/youre-engaged-now\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"So You\u2019re Engaged, Now What? - Denver Wedding Photographers - Elevate Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"So you\u2019re engaged and you get to spend the rest of your life with your best friend, now what? 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